[Congressional Record Volume 145, Number 125 (Thursday, September 23, 1999)]
[Senate]
[Pages S11359-S11361]
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                   EXECUTIVE AND OTHER COMMUNICATIONS

  The following communications were laid before the Senate, together 
with accompanying papers, reports, and documents, which were referred 
as indicated:

       EC-5303. A communication from the Public Relations 
     Assistant, Panama Canal Commission, transmitting, pursuant to 
     law, the annual report for fiscal year 1998; to the Committee 
     on Governmental Affairs.
       EC-5304. A communication from the Associate Administrator 
     for Procurement, National Aeronautics and Space 
     Administration, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     a rule relative to administrative changes to the NASA Federal 
     Acquisition Regulation Supplement, received September 21, 
     1999; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-5305. A communication from the Program Analyst, Office 
     of the Chief Counsel, Federal Aviation Administration, 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``Standard Instrument Approach 
     Procedures; Miscellaneous Amendments (121); Amdt. No. 1949 
     {9-14/9-16}'' (RIN2120-AA65) (1999-0045), received September 
     16, 1999; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-5306. A communication from the Program Analyst, Office 
     of the Chief Counsel, Federal Aviation Administration, 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``Standard Instrument Approach 
     Procedures; Miscellaneous Amendments (65); Amdt. No. 1949 {9-
     11/9-13}'' (RIN2120-AA65) (1999-0044), received September 13, 
     1999; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-5307. A communication from the Program Analyst, Office 
     of the Chief Counsel, Federal Aviation Administration, 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``Standard Instrument Approach 
     Procedures; Miscellaneous Amendments; Amdt. No. 1946 (61)'' 
     (RIN2120-AA65) (1999-0042), received September 9, 1999; to 
     the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-5308. A communication from the Program Analyst, Office 
     of the Chief Counsel, Federal Aviation Administration, 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``Standard Instrument Approach 
     Procedures; Miscellaneous Amendments; Amdt. No. 1946 (34)'' 
     (RIN2120-AA65) (1999-0043), received September 13, 1999; to 
     the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-5309. A communication from the Program Analyst, Office 
     of the Chief Counsel, Federal Aviation Administration, 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``Airspace Designations; 
     Incorporation by Reference-Docket No. 29334'' (RIN2120-ZZ05) 
     (1999-0001), received September 16, 1999; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-5310. A communication from the Program Analyst, Office 
     of the Chief Counsel, Federal Aviation Administration, 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``Airport Name Change and 
     Revisions of Legal Description of Class D, Class E2, and 
     Class E4 Airspace Areas; Barbers Point NAS, HI; Correction 
     and Delay of Effective Date; Docket No. 99-AWP-11 (9-14/9-
     16)'' (RIN2120-AA66) (1999-0310), received September 16, 
     1999; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-5311. A communication from the Program Analyst, Office 
     of the Chief Counsel, Federal Aviation Administration, 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``Removal of Class E Airspace; 
     Arlington, TX; Correction; Docket No. 99-ASO-16 (9-15/9-16)'' 
     (RIN2120-AA66) (1999-0311), received September 16, 1999; to 
     the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-5312. A communication from the Program Analyst, Office 
     of the Chief Counsel, Federal Aviation Administration, 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``Amendment to Class E 
     Airspace; Kansas City, MO; Docket No. 99-ACE-34 (9-13/9-13)'' 
     (RIN2120-AA66) (1999-0306), received September 13, 1999; to 
     the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-5313. A communication from the Program Analyst, Office 
     of the Chief Counsel, Federal Aviation Administration, 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``Modification of Class E 
     Airspace; Bryan, OH; Docket No. 99-AGL-38 (9-14/9-16)'' 
     (RIN2120-AA66) (1999-0308), received September 16, 1999; to 
     the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-5314. A communication from the Program Analyst, Office 
     of the Chief Counsel, Federal Aviation Administration, 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``Modification of Class E 
     Airspace; Escanaba, MI; Correction: Docket No. 99-AGL-34 (9-
     14/9-16)'' (RIN2120-AA66) (1999-0307), received September 16, 
     1999; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-5315. A communication from the Program Analyst, Office 
     of the Chief Counsel, Federal Aviation Administration, 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``Modification of Class E 
     Airspace; Sheridan, IN; Correction: Docket No. 99-AGL-31 (9-
     17/9-20)'' (RIN2120-AA66) (1999-0312), received September 21, 
     1999; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-5316. A communication from the Program Analyst, Office 
     of the Chief Counsel, Federal Aviation Administration, 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``Modification of the Orlando 
     Class E Airspace Area, Orlando, FL; and Modification of the 
     Orlando Sanford Airport Class D Airspace Area, Sanford, FL; 
     Correction: Docket No. 99-AWA-4 (8-25/9-13)'' (RIN2120-AA66) 
     (1999-0303), received September 21, 1999; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

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       EC-5317. A communication from the Program Analyst, Office 
     of the Chief Counsel, Federal Aviation Administration, 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``Amendment to Class E 
     Airspace; North Platte, NE; Direct Final Rule; 
     Confirmation of Effective Date; Docket No. 99-ACE-33 (9-
     16/9-20)'' (RIN2120-AA66) (1999-0313), received September 
     21, 1999; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-5318. A communication from the Program Analyst, Office 
     of the Chief Counsel, Federal Aviation Administration, 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``Amendment to Class E 
     Airspace; Lawrence, KS; Direct Final Rule; Confirmation of 
     Effective Date; Docket No. 99-ACE-35'' (RIN2120-AA66) (1999-
     0314), received September 21, 1999; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-5319. A communication from the Program Analyst, Office 
     of the Chief Counsel, Federal Aviation Administration, 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``Amendment to Class E 
     Airspace; Winfield/Arkansas City, KS; Direct Final Rule; 
     Request for Comments; Docket No. 99-ACE-44'' (RIN2120-AA66) 
     (1999-0309), received September 16, 1999; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-5320. A communication from the Program Analyst, Office 
     of the Chief Counsel, Federal Aviation Administration, 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``Amendment to Class E 
     Airspace; Sikeston, MO; Direct Final Rule; Request for 
     Comments; Docket No. 99-ACE-43'' (RIN2120-AA66) (1999-0305), 
     received September 13, 1999; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-5321. A communication from the Program Analyst, Office 
     of the Chief Counsel, Federal Aviation Administration, 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``Amendment to Class E 
     Airspace; Malden, MO; Direct Final Rule; Request for 
     Comments; Docket No. 99-ACE-42 (9-13/9-13)'' (RIN2120-AA66) 
     (1999-03045), received September 13, 1999; to the Committee 
     on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-5322. A communication from the Program Analyst, Office 
     of the Chief Counsel, Federal Aviation Administration, 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives; 
     Airbus Model 340 Series Airplanes; Request for Comments; 
     Docket No. 99-NM-159 (9-15/9-16)'' (RIN2120-AA64) (1999-
     0347), received September 16, 1999; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-5323. A communication from the Program Analyst, Office 
     of the Chief Counsel, Federal Aviation Administration, 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives; 
     Airbus Model A300 and A300-600 Series Airplanes; Docket No. 
     989-NM-249 (9-15/9-16)'' (RIN2120-AA64) (1999-0346), received 
     September 16, 1999; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, 
     and Transportation.
       EC-5324. A communication from the Program Analyst, Office 
     of the Chief Counsel, Federal Aviation Administration, 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives; 
     Airbus Model 340 Series Airplanes; Request for Comments; 
     Docket No. 99-NM-175 (9-20/9-20)'' (RIN2120-AA64) (1999-
     0350), received September 21, 1999; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-5325. A communication from the Program Analyst, Office 
     of the Chief Counsel, Federal Aviation Administration, 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives; 
     Boeing Model 737-100, -200, -300, -400, and -500 Series 
     Airplanes; Docket No. 98-NM-251 (9-15/9-16)'' (RIN2120-AA64) 
     (1999-0349), received September 16, 1999; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-5326. A communication from the Program Analyst, Office 
     of the Chief Counsel, Federal Aviation Administration, 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives; 
     Boeing Model 767 Series Airplanes; Docket No. 98-NM-278 (9-
     13/9-16)'' (RIN2120-AA64) (1999-0345), received September 16, 
     1999; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-5327. A communication from the Program Analyst, Office 
     of the Chief Counsel, Federal Aviation Administration, 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives; 
     Empressa Brasileira de Aeronatica SA Model EMB-120T and -
     120ER Series Airplanes; Docket No. 98-NM-263 (9-15/9-16)'' 
     (RIN2120-AA64) (1999-0343), received September 16, 1999; to 
     the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-5328. A communication from the Program Analyst, Office 
     of the Chief Counsel, Federal Aviation Administration, 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives; 
     Dassault Model Mystere-Falcon 900, Falcon 900EX, and Falcon 
     2000 Series Airplanes; Docket No. 00-NM-11 (9-15/9-16)'' 
     (RIN2120-AA64) (1999-0344), received September 16, 1999; to 
     the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-5329. A communication from the Program Analyst, Office 
     of the Chief Counsel, Federal Aviation Administration, 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives; 
     Saab Model SAAB SF340A and SAAB 340B Series Airplanes; Docket 
     No. 98-NM-220 (9-15/9-16)'' (RIN2120-AA64) (1999-0342), 
     received September 16, 1999; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-5330. A communication from the Program Analyst, Office 
     of the Chief Counsel, Federal Aviation Administration, 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives; 
     Pilatus Aircraft Ltd. dels PC-12 and PC-13/45 Airplanes; 
     Docket No. 98-CE-119 (9-17/9-20)'' (RIN2120-AA64) (1999-
     0352), received September 21, 1999; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-5331. A communication from the Program Analyst, Office 
     of the Chief Counsel, Federal Aviation Administration, 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives; 
     Sikorsky Aircraft Corp. Model S76A, B, and C Helicopters; 
     Request for Comments; Docket No. 99-SW-44 (9-17/9-
     20)'' (RIN2120-AA64) (1999-0351), received September 21, 
     1999; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-5332. A communication from the Program Analyst, Office 
     of the Chief Counsel, Federal Aviation Administration, 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives; LET 
     Aeronautical Works Model L-13 ``Blanik'' Sailplanes; Docket 
     No. 99-CE-16 (9-17/9-20)'' (RIN2120-AA64) (1999-0353), 
     received September 21, 1999; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-5333. A communication from the Program Analyst, Office 
     of the Chief Counsel, Federal Aviation Administration, 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives; 
     Teledyne Continental Motors Series Reciprocating Engines; 
     Request for Comments; Docket No. 99-NE-28 (9-15/9-16)'' 
     (RIN2120-AA64) (1999-0348), received September 16, 1999; to 
     the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-5334. A communication from the Attorney, Research and 
     Special Programs Administration, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     a rule entitled ``Hazardous Materials: Limited Extension of 
     Requirements for Labeling Materials Poisonous by Inhalation'' 
     (RIN2137-AD37), received September 16, 1999; to the Committee 
     on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-5335. A communication from the Chief, Mass Media Bureau, 
     Federal Communications Commission, transmitting, pursuant to 
     law, the report of a rule entitled ``Amendment of Section 
     73.202(b), Table of Allotments, FM Broadcast Stations (Elgin, 
     OR)'' (MM Docket No. 99-155, RM-9606), received September 17, 
     1999; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-5336. A communication from the Chief, Mass Media Bureau, 
     Federal Communications Commission, transmitting, pursuant to 
     law, the report of a rule entitled ``Amendment of Section 
     73.202(b), Table of Allotments, FM Broadcast Stations 
     (Hamilton City, CA; Lost Hills, CA; Maricopa, CA; Golden 
     Meadow, LA)'' (MM Docket No. 99-182, RM-9585, MM Docket No. 
     99-184, RM-9587, MM Docket No. 99-185, RM-9588, MM Docket No. 
     99-189, RM-9592), received September 17, 1999; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-5337. A communication from the Chief, Mass Media Bureau, 
     Federal Communications Commission, transmitting, pursuant to 
     law, the report of a rule entitled ``Amendment of Section 
     73.202(b), Table of Allotments, FM Broadcast Stations (Dove 
     Creek, CO; Hazelton, ID; Flagstaff, AZ; Kootenai, HI)'' (MM 
     Docket No. 99-203, RM-9621, MM Docket No. 99-205, RM-9624, MM 
     Docket No. 99-210, RM-9629, MM Docket No. 99-213, RM-9641), 
     received September 17, 1999; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-5338. A communication from the Chief, Mass Media Bureau, 
     Federal Communications Commission, transmitting, pursuant to 
     law, the report of a rule entitled ``Amendment of Section 
     73.202(b), Table of Allotments, FM Broadcast Stations 
     (Oceanside, CA; Encinitas, CA)'' (MM Docket No. 99-170, RM-
     9545), received September 17, 1999; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-5339. A communication from the Chief, Mass Media Bureau, 
     Federal Communications Commission, transmitting, pursuant to 
     law, the report of a rule entitled ``Amendment of Section 
     73.202(b), Table of Allotments, FM Broadcast Stations 
     (Berlin, NH; North Conway, NH)'' (MM Docket No. 99-216, RM-
     9153), received September 17, 1999; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-5340. A communication from the Assistant Administrator 
     for Fisheries, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, National 
     Marine Fisheries Service, Department of Commerce, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act; 
     Amendment of Foreign Fishing Regulations; OMB Control 
     Numbers'' (RIN0648-AJ70), received September 16, 1999; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-5341. A communication from the Acting Director, Office 
     of Sustainable Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries Service, 
     Department

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     of Commerce, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a 
     rule entitled ``Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone Off 
     Alaska; Pollock in Statistical Area 610 of the Gulf of 
     Alaska'', received September 16, 1999; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-5342. A communication from the Director, Office of 
     Sustainable Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries Service, 
     Department of Commerce, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     report of a rule entitled ``Closure for Pacific Ocean Perch 
     in the West Yakutat District of the Gulf of Alaska'', 
     received September 21, 1999; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-5343. A communication from the Director, Office of 
     Sustainable Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries Service, 
     Department of Commerce, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     report of a rule entitled ``Closure for Trawl Deep-Water 
     Species in the Gulf of Alaska'', received September 21, 1999; 
     to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-5344. A communication from the Director, Office of 
     Sustainable Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries Service, 
     Department of Commerce, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     report of a rule entitled ``Atlantic Highly Migratory Species 
     Fisheries; Large Coastal (LCS) Shark Species; Commercial 
     Fishery Closure Change'' (I.D. 052499C), received September 
     21, 1999; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-5345. A communication from the Director, Office of 
     Sustainable Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries Service, 
     Department of Commerce, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     report of a rule entitled ``Atlantic Highly Migratory Species 
     Fisheries; Large Coastal (LCS) Shark Species; Fishing Season 
     Notification'' (I.D. 052499C), received September 16, 1999; 
     to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-5346. A communication from the Director, Office of 
     Sustainable Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries Service, 
     Department of Commerce, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     report of a rule entitled ``Atlantic Highly Migratory Species 
     (HMS) Fisheries; Vessel Monitoring Systems'' (RIN0648-AJ67) 
     (I.D. 071698B), received September 16, 1999; to the Committee 
     on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-5347. A communication from the Director, Office of 
     Sustainable Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries Service, 
     Department of Commerce, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     report of a rule entitled ``Atlantic Highly Migratory Species 
     Fisheries; Atlantic Bluefin Tuna; Inseason Quota Adjustment'' 
     (I.D. 080999K), received September 16, 1999; to the Committee 
     on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-5348. A communication from the Director, Office of 
     Sustainable Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries Service, 
     Department of Commerce, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 
     report of a rule entitled ``Atlantic Highly Migratory Species 
     Fisheries; Atlantic Bluefin Tuna; Adjustment of Angling 
     Category Daily Retention Limit'' (I.D. 082399A), received 
     September 16, 1999; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, 
     and Transportation.
       EC-5349. A communication from the Acting Chief, Office of 
     Regulations and Administrative Law, U.S. Coast Guard, 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``Drawbridge Regulations; 
     Drawbridge Operation Regulations (CGD01-99-162)'' (RIN2115-
     AE47) (1999-0044), received September 21, 1999; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-5350. A communication from the Acting Chief, Office of 
     Regulations and Administrative Law, U.S. Coast Guard, 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``Regatta Regulations; SLR; 
     Neuse River Bridge Dedication Fireworks Display, Neuse River, 
     New Bern, NC (CGD05-99-079)'' (RIN2115-AE46) (1999-0037), 
     received September 21, 1999; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-5351. A communication from the Chief, Office of 
     Regulations and Administrative Law, U.S. Coast Guard, 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``Drawbridge Regulations; Upper 
     Mississippi River, Iowa and Illinois (CGD08-99-056)'' 
     (RIN2115-AE47) (1999-0043), received September 16, 1999; to 
     the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-5352. A communication from the Chief, Office of 
     Regulations and Administrative Law, U.S. Coast Guard, 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``Regatta Regulations; SLR; 
     Biscayne Bay, Miami, FL (CGD07-99-063)'' (RIN2115-AE46) 
     (1999-0036), received September 16, 1999; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-5353. A communication from the Chief, Office of 
     Regulations and Administrative Law, U.S. Coast Guard, 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``Regatta Regulations; SLR; 
     Chincoteague Power Boat Regatta, Assateague Channel, 
     Chincoteague, VA (CGD05-99-076)'' (RIN2115-AE46) (1999-0035), 
     received September 16, 1999; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-5354. A communication from the Chief, Office of 
     Regulations and Administrative Law, U.S. Coast Guard, 
     Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, 
     the report of a rule entitled ``Safety/Security Zone 
     Regulations; Movie Production, Gloucester, MA (CGD01-99-
     161)'' (RIN2115-AA97) (1999-0060), received September 16, 
     1999; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.

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